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This is your sign to book a new puppy photoshoot!


Can we make a new puppy photoshoot a thing? We must! Such a fun life moment & one of the very best excuses to have photos taken!


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Look – I am a self-proclaimed not-really-a-dog person. Don’t hate me! I am still the biggest cheerleader for a new puppy photoshoot.

We have the sweetest girl, Everest. She’s a Border Collie/Australian Shepherd mix and cute as HECK. The boys adore her. She’s totally one of the bros! We love her & she really does complete out little family.

I’m just saying that I don’t chase after every puppy I see and ask for pets. I also don’t love the hair everywhere – but I digress. They’re still cute, and that’s what matters here.

Colorado is a dog-lover’s paradise!

We shoot so many weddings & sessions with puppies! Your dogs can sign your your marriage license. They can be your flower girl or ring bearer. Maybe even your best man. There are companies here in the mountains who you can hire to take care of your pups on your wedding day! What a dream, right?

You remember Megan & Tyler!

We first met at their Hoosier Pass engagement session – take a look here! And then we joined them for their gorgeous wedding day at Wild Basin Lodge – that blog is coming soon. Rocky Mountain Bride even featured their wedding on their blog! You can check that out here!

Sappy moment incoming – there’s TRULY no bigger honor than to continue to be asked to photograph your big life events. It means so much to us.

Megan & Tyler added sweet Archie to their family last fall.

He was the sweetest little pup – and totally a Tyler’s boy. Full of kisses & love for his new fam, I just loved this new puppy photoshoot & hope you will, too!

Let’s schedule your new puppy photoshoot!


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Crafting really beautiful films + photos for the wild at heart, Basecamp Visual is a Breckenridge, Colorado based videography and photography team run by us, a husband and wife duo, Dave & Shanna. Are you on the hunt for a creative storytelling team for your upcoming Colorado (or other amazing places) intimate wedding or elopement? Interested in a session just because? Let’s talk about it! Contact us today to learn more.

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Abbey & Mike’s Joy-filled Summer Piney River Ranch Wedding


We always say: there’s nothing quite like a Piney River Ranch wedding. Abbey + Mike’s beautiful day really seals the deal on that opinion.


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Literally ANY & EVERY time we get a new inquiry for a Piney River Ranch wedding we do a little happy dance. It’s absolutely one of our favorite wedding venues – despite the wild drive back there – and one of our favorite spots for a quick family getaway, too!

Simple decor is all that’s needed at Piney – those views speak for themselves!

BUT, that’s not to say Abbey & Mike didn’t celebrate in style & with SO MUCH JOY! You may remember their adorable engagement session – take a look here! The floral design by the lovely Prive Event Design added the perfect pops to the bouquets, the ceremony arbor, and the reception decor. Desserts by Gingerly Baked were top-notch, as always. No really – she’s THE BEST. And it can’t go without recognizing the sheer joy of everyone present on this Piney River Ranch wedding day – Abbey & Mike are so worth celebrating, and celebrate we did!

A great wedding is a dog-friendly wedding. Don’t you agree? They even had their best good boy, Bode, there!

What else could you ask for?

If you love it there as much as we do, you’ll really love our latest Piney River Ranch wedding gallery & video.

Can’t get enough? Here’s another favorite from Piney River Ranch – a celestial-themed day!

Your words mean everything to us.

Hiring Dave & Shanna at Basecamp Visual to capture our wedding day was the absolute BEST decision we made in this entire wedding planning process. They are truly one of a kind! Our wedding photos & video were the highest on our personal ‘priority list’ of vendors & D&S were worth every sent. Not only is their work STUNNING, but they truly brought such a calming presence to our wedding day which we were so grateful for. They kept our wedding day timeline moving smoothly, all while never allowing us to feel rushed throughout the day. We’re so thankful to have found them & hope to stay in touch, perhaps for future family photos down the road 🙂

Abbey + Mike

And for good measure, here’s an example of some Piney content we’ve shared to Instagram. Can’t get enough!


Venue: Piney River Ranch
Photographer & Videographer: Us! Basecamp Visual
Planning & Floral: Prive Event Design
HMU: CRU Studio
Attire: Blue Bridal Boutique & Suit Shop
Desserts: Gingerly Baked
Catering: Cowboy Catering via Piney River Ranch
Rentals: Event Rents Vail


Crafting really beautiful films + photos for the wild at heart, Basecamp Visual is a Breckenridge, Colorado based videography and photography team run by us, a husband and wife duo, Dave & Shanna. Are you looking for a creative storytelling team for your upcoming Colorado (or other amazing places) intimate wedding or elopement? Interested in a session just because? Let’s talk about it! Contact us today to learn more.

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Location Ideas for your Brand Photos


As you begin planning your brand photo session, it’s key to think about location ideas for your brand photos. What’s the story of your brand? How can you choose a location that will compliment it?


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River Wilding

You’ve reached out to your favorite brand photographer (us, hopefully?! :)) and now it’s time to start thinking about location ideas for your brand photos! You’ve likely spent countless hours thinking about the story of your brand. Your brand photos should really just help drive that story home. Choosing the right location shouldn’t feel complicated or overwhelming – and we can help you.

If you have a studio or storefront, it’s a great idea to start there! But, if you’re someone who works from home, bouncing around from sofa to dining table, or you just simply don’t have a space you’d love to show off, this list can help!

Here are some of our favorite location ideas for your brand photos.

Rent a local cabin or STR!

Websites like Peerspace & Home Studio List have some great options! You can also connect with your favorite local STRs directly on Instagram or the preferred way of contact listed there or on their direct websites (just don’t reach out via Airbnb or VRBO). Many of them have hourly rental rates & would love to book directly for things like this! Ask us about our favorites in the Fairplay, Alma, and Breckenridge areas!

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Haute Haus

And – a fun announcement we’ll officially be sharing the details on soon: our personal home will be available for hourly rentals for our Basecamp clients starting this Summer 2024. Exact dates TBD. Think Mountain Modern Aframe with pops of earthy colors, endless natural light, & aesthetic in every direction! We’ll be offering hourly (2 minimum) & half and full day rentals. Lodging & trades for stays will not be available – because we live there. Just to put that out there from the very beginning. 🙂

Head to your favorite trail. Or backyard!

Colorado is just bursting with beautiful trails and outdoor locations. Think about your favorite spot! If you’re looking for something similar, but also offers privacy and the ability to use chairs, props, etc – each of these following images were shot during sessions on our property outside of Fairplay!

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Remain Unedited Apparel

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Buttnski

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Pine & Peak

Think outside of the box.

Often times, we can really play with the camera & make a meh location magical! These photos were taken in Heather’s garage. She created a faux kitchen, we positioned near the open door for the best light, and look what we created!

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middle fork farmhouse

Photographed for Middlefork Farmhouse. Sourdough in thanks to Bristlecone Bakeshop.

Check with the local coffee shop.

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One of the easiest spots is your favorite local coffee shop! We personally love The Crown and Unravel Coffee in Gravity Haus, both in Breckenridge! Plan your session during a quieter time – we love weekday mornings – and make sure you’re respectful of everyone else there enjoying their brews.


Which location idea is your favorite? What would you add to this list?

If you loved these brand photo session ideas, click here to view more!


Crafting really beautiful films + photos for the wild at heart, Basecamp Visual is a Breckenridge, Colorado based videography and photography team run by us, a husband and wife duo, Dave & Shanna. Are you looking for a creative storytelling team for your business? Let’s talk about it! Contact us today to learn more.

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Alex & Cody’s Breckenridge Distillery Wedding


Alex & Cody’s Breckenridge Distillery wedding proves that traditional wedding venues aren’t the only places to host an amazing wedding day!


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We first bonded with Alex & Cody over living in the same area (us in Fairplay, and them in Alma!). You may remember their sun-kissed engagement session in our meadow – see it here!

Alex shared that they were planning a winter Breckenridge Distillery wedding, and we were so stoked! Venues like the Distillery are such a great option for outside-of-the-box wedding locations. You totally don’t need a traditional venue to host a beautiful wedding day!

Weddings + whiskey, amiright?

We loved spending their beautiful bohemian winter wedding day with them, and are now so happy to share it with you!

They hoped for for a snowy winter day, and they sure got it! The flakes fell gently, providing a fresh white blanket across the mountains. It was everything they hoped for.

The wintery Breckenridge Distillery wedding of our dreams. Take a look!


Photographer: Us! Basecamp Visual
Floral: Garden of Eden
Hair + Makeup: Weemala Breck
Bridal Dress: Grace Loves Lace
Catering: Breckenridge Distillery
Ceremony & Reception Venue: Breckenridge Distillery
Cake: Mom’s Baking Company


Crafting really beautiful films + photos for the wild at heart, Basecamp Visual is a Breckenridge, Colorado based videography and photography team run by us, a husband and wife duo, Dave & Shanna. Are you searching for a creative storytelling team for your upcoming Colorado (or other amazing places) intimate wedding or elopement? Interested in a session just because? Let’s talk about it! Contact us today to learn more.

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She Asked Him! Surprise Proposal Photos


You’ll obsess over these surprise proposal photos! In the most magical of sessions our sweet meadow has ever hosted, Tierney asked John to marry her!


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I don’t think I’ve ever been more nervous for a session than I was for Tierney & John’s surprise proposal photos. THE NERVES.

When Tierney first reached out, she said, “He thinks I want a big wedding. I’m ready to marry him and don’t care about a big wedding, so I am hoping to put together a surprise proposal in the mountains for me to propose to him!”

Um, okay deal. After my heart stopped racing, I immediately emailed back with several “oh my goshes” and we sealed the deal.

Throughout all the planning & chatting about her ideas, I quickly grew to adore Tierney, admiring her deep love for John, and her gumption to go after what she wants.

We talked about ideal locations, and when Tierney sent over example photos from our very own meadow, I was floored! You mean to tell me that a couple is going to get engaged on our property?! A space that is so incredibly special to us is something we get to share with others – I’ll never get over it!

I’m so SO excited to share these. Such a sweet moment. I especially love the one where John looked over at me and said “DID YOU KNOW?!” You’ll know exactly which shot I’m talking about. 🙂

Still wiping the tears, am I right? Here’s what Tierney had to say about working with us!

Check out her galleries her work speaks for itself, but what her photos won’t show you right away is how absolutely amazing Shanna is. Not only are the photos everything we could have dreamed of, but she helped pull off the biggest surprise proposal. I had the whole cover story planned but really needed her help to sell it to my very skeptical boyfriend. She went above and beyond to fake a giveaway announcement that we won a fall couples photography session and kept the ruse going up until the very moment. My (now) fiancé couldn’t believe the surprise we pulled off. Her communication was great, her fees competitive with others in the area, and she had a full sneak peak to us within 24 hours. 100/10 recommend.

-Tierney

The good just keeps on flowing.

Here’s another favorite from our meadow! Okay okay, and here’s one more.


Crafting really beautiful films + photos for the wild at heart, Basecamp Visual is a Breckenridge, Colorado based videography and photography team run by us, a husband and wife duo, Dave & Shanna. Are you on the hunt for a creative storytelling team for your upcoming Breckenridge (or other amazing places) engagement session? Are YOU ready to pop the question? Let’s talk about it! Contact us today to learn more.

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